Public Service Assistant - Responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of educational programs for K-12 grade teachers; and transfer of new technologies, techniques, and management alternatives for "sustainable forest

management" of forests.

USDA Forest Service, National Agroforestry Center

Lincoln, Nebraska.

1993-1996

Technology Transfer Specialist - Responsible for the initiation, planning, and implementation of national technology transfer programs; transfer of agroforestry research information to natural resource professionals; coordination of agroforestry technology training; and editor of a technical series publication.

Nebraska Forest Service, University of Nebraska

Lincoln, NE

1991-1993

Community Forester Assistant - Responsible for the administration of state wide programs; transfer of community forestry related information to district field staff, green industry, and communities; instruction of tree care techniques; and providing technical assistance to community forestry action groups.

University of Florida, Department of Forestry

Gainesville, FL

1989-1991

Graduate Research Assistant Principal investigator of an applied research project that examined the effects of late season application of nitrogen on slash pine (Pinus elliottii var. elliottii (Englelm.)) seedlings. Responsible for data collection, statistical

analysis and interpretation, and publication of results. Worked with Container Corporation's nursery and field operations to establish a nursery study and field trial program. Founder of UF Forestry Graduate Student Organization.

Agroforestry Specialist - Responsible for the transfer of agroforestry technology to host country field foresters; providing information and technical assistance to local farmer associations and individuals; and demonstrating natural resource conservation practices.

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